| Polyester is a fairly common material these | | | | developed. This was a further refinement as the |
| days.But we must remember that W.H. Carothers | | | | material had very thin fibers and its use for |
| who was working with Du Pont can be credited | | | | casement curtains, small rugs, and also material |
| with this discovery (Polyester) that alcohols and | | | | for cushioning as well as insulating material was its |
| carboxyl acids had properties that allow them to | | | | forte and its use became more prevalent. |
| be mixed and the result was creation of a new | | | | Polyester is in real terms is long-chain polymers |
| type of fiber. He later also discovered Nylon. | | | | which is composed of 85% ester and a dihydric |
| Later two British scientists Whinefield and Dickson | | | | alcohol along with a terephthalic acid. It really |
| carried on the work of Carother and concluded | | | | means a chain is made that links esters within the |
| that Polyethylene terephthalate can form the | | | | fibers. When this reacts with alcohol and |
| essence of synthetic fibers like Dacron, Terylene | | | | carboxylic acid the end result is the product. The |
| and polyester. | | | | product has some inherent qualities like strength |
| Polyester synthetic fiber is generally produced by | | | | and durability. In addition it is wrinkle free and |
| the process termed as polymerization. In this | | | | resists abrasion very well. Polyester is also easily |
| alcohol and organic acid react with each other | | | | washed and dried and retains its original shape. |
| under controlled conditions and together form a | | | | In the 70s Polyester clothes were very popular |
| new material. This is called Polyester. | | | | and people all over the world preferred it. Further |
| Polyester over the years has developed further | | | | developments have taken place and PET bottle |
| and has come to be recognized as a product with | | | | and ropes in industries are made of this |
| amazing qualities. Firstly it is wrinkle free and | | | | material.Their trademark is durability and strength. |
| secondly has the inherent quality to return to its | | | | As far as Polyester clothing is concerned you can |
| original shape even if creased or pressed. In | | | | machine wash it and generally needs no ironing. If |
| addition, polyesters have another quality that is a | | | | required you can use a warm iron for pressing. All |
| plus point. They can be easily washed and dry | | | | in all it is a synthetic material and has all properties |
| even faster. Thus wash and wear apparel is one | | | | that an artificial creation has vis a vis a natural |
| of its basic uses. | | | | product and that includes its availability in |
| In 1986 further developments took place and | | | | abundance. |
| Microfiber another variety of polyester was | | | | |